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[Dell Venue] mikebeblack:
is root possible for the dell venue 8 with 4.3 update???

I just updated my venue 8 to 4.3. It will not let me install intel usb drivers! Any suggestions on whether this updated version (4.3) can be rooted?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
read the thread the post before best to use the root method in post 1 but a new toolKIT should be up tonight that will make it easier.
[Dell Venue] elfsoft:
Does anybody know if it is possible to make venue 7 dev-edition image using v8 dev-edition image and sources and v7 sources (yes, I noticed they are 4.2, not 4.3).

It's a pity that Dell doesn't provide updates to v7 sources at opensource.dell.com and that there's no v7 dev-edition :( Still hope they will support v7 as well as they do it with v8.

PS. Or, alternatively, does anybody know how to install a custom kernel module or a custom kernel to a (rooted) Venue 7 running JB4.3?

insmod <module.ko> says "Required key not available" meaning that there is module signing turned on in kernel (and, of course, there's no private key in JB4.2 sources located on opensource.dell.com).

fastboot boot <my_kernel_image> doesn't work either... (says this cmd is stubbed)
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
using v8 dev edition files will cause you to lose your display,

i still have testing to do.... but the process i used to unbrick my v7 gave me the dev-edition intel inside logo at startup, but i haven't tested if it lets me flash images signed with the dev-edition tools yet, kernel wise the sources should be the same, different ramdisk and cmd file, but then it comes down to needing the dev keys you get to sign against with the dev edition conversion.
[Dell Venue] mamamia888:
Hi social-design-concepts - I flashed "rooted_factory_v7jb4.3_system.img.gz" you created to my Venue 7, but I can't pass "Dell" logo now after reboot. Any possible fix for it? Any restored stock ROM I can flash to repair it?

Thanks!
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Where you on 4.2.2 when you flashed the image? But I do have all the needed images
[Dell Venue] mamamia888:
Yes, I am from 4.2.2 when I flashed your rom. Could you let me know the download link to restore it? Thanks!
[Dell Venue] LordKillZone:
Cache wipe

How i can wipe cache on my V7???
[Dell Venue] joanthanmajh:
connect tablet to pc

download this file

http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00037/5Xy/Adb And Fastboot.zip

click the OPEN.cmd file

Then enter these commands

"adb reboot bootloader"

when it shows the droidboot screen

enter "fastboot erase cache"

then "fastboot reboot"

tablet will restart

*package made by ricky310711
[Dell Venue] N2PC Tech:
I am rooted following Soc's method and packaged files!
[Dell Venue] PityOnU:
I have also suffered the same problem as the other user. Flashed your 4.3 system image from 4.2.2 now I'm stuck at the boot logo.

Please upload the original system images as soon as you can so that I can unbrick my device.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
uploading the full package for the Venue 7 now,

it contains all the current images, for the device, boot, recovery, fastboot, stock-system and rooted system, I've renamed the system images so they now reflect the Dell Software Version they are, the package very large 972MB but its all the images in a single download.
[Dell Venue] joanthanmajh:
can you also upload the 4.2.2 images for the Venue 8?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
they don't exist.... well the rooted system.img does but the boot, recovery and fastboot to go along with them don't.

i'm wrapping up a kinda hybrid package for the V8 now.......

the boot, recovery, fastboot images aren't the correct ones for the system image software version i have...

but the last ota dell put out for the v8 was a patch that but both system sw versions on the same version so the patch update will still apply and correct that.
[Dell Venue] joanthanmajh:
so is it possible to flash only the 4.2.2 system.img?
[Dell Venue] hunterk11:
Most likely incompatible

Please quote me in replies.

Sent from Dell Venue 8 with Tapatalk
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
yes the 4.2.2 kernel is older than the 4.3.

just got done patching the images for the Venue 7 after i test them ill do the same for the Venue 8,
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
So what v8 user wants to test the updated images just finished patching both v7 and v8 images to Dell jb4.3 Software Version 1.25 I know the v7 works as I have that device I used the same process to update the v8 images so the should work with no issues.
[Dell Venue] hunterk11:
Sure, but I won't be available until tomorrow night

Please quote me in replies.

Sent from Dell Venue 8 with Tapatalk
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
they wont be uploaded till tmrw i'm finishing packaging them now and going to upload them before i go to bed.
[Dell Venue] kkirav:
Where to download

Please tell me where to download this full package? Сan add a link?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
They'll be linked tmrw uploading now.
[Dell Venue] kkirav:
Thank you!

Thank you! Wait until tomorrow.
[Dell Venue] saturnzeus:
can i flash it on v7 android 4.3?

Fastboot boot is stubbed on V7 4.3, can i use it with your package after flashing?

will i be able to unlock bootloader?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
it seems my root script didn't work correctly going to have to reroot and upload after work sigh....
[Dell Venue] N2PC Tech:
Unfortunately, this is my message on that as well! :(
[Dell Venue] kkirav:
Can lay out at least a complete package with the original version 4.2.2 without root? Really need to revive my venue 7 :(
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
i'm gonna put up the complete jb4.3ver.1.16 tmrw for the v7, it has rooted and unrooted system
[Dell Venue] Khadars:
root dell venue 7 4.3

not able to root the dell venue 7 with android 4.3

i have already tried, oneclick, SRSroot, cydiaimpactor nothing helped me....

Also i want to take system image for future restore...

Appreciated if any one can help..

Thanks,

Khadars
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
I suggest reading the whole thread then suggest reading the whole other thread then suggest waiting till you see the 1st post of the other thread change and use the new root method in the toolKIT.
[Dell Venue] kkirav:
When waiting for? :confused:
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Its coming mothers day today won't get around to it till after 9pm EST. Ran into some last minute issues testing everything. Still have to write instructions.
[Dell Venue] hunterk11:
Children, please leave SDC lone

Please quote me in replies.

Sent from Dell Venue 8 with Tapatalk
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
working on instructions taking screen-shots

working on instructions taking screen-shots:

here are the links to the factory default packages for the toolKIT these are not pre-rooted the toolKIT will root the system once the toolKIT is up its best to restore to default before rooting with the new method. if your device can successfully install the sw-ver1.25 ota update you wont need to flash back to default but i suggest downloading them incase you ever need to restore your device to an unrooted state.

ok, back to instructions now....

factory default images

Factory Default Device Firmware for Dell Venue 7 jb4.3_sw1.16 + update to jb4.3_sw1.25

Factory Default Device Firmware for Dell Venue 8 jb4.3_sw1.16 + update to jb4.3_sw1.25

note:

the Venue 8 are not full factory sw-ver1.16 the boot, recovery, fastboot images are actually the images from sw-ver1.25 they will still allow the update to sw-ver1.25 to complete and then the device will be back to a default unrooted state.
[Dell Venue] kkirav:
Thank you very much. My tablet works again. :victory:
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
this is my final warning do not update yet Dell could change the update at anytime and break my root method.

sucessfully rooted Kitkat i know what additions i have to add / change in the toolKIT to root it so its off to bed really glad i didn't release the toolKIT yet would of sucked to of had to have everyone re-download after a week or have dell fix my root method better that they did lol.... please stay tuned.

my daughter will be out at her biological fathers this weekend so i'm going to do my best to get everything updated and uploaded by the end of the weekend.

this is my final warning do not update yet Dell could change the update at anytime and break my root method.

i am working on capturing the ota for the v8 so i can provide everything needed for a rooted Venue KitKat.

so please be patient as of now the Venue 7 KitKat has successfully been rooted on KitKat.

less than 24 ours after the ota dropped i say that's pretty good for being just a hobbyist......

this is my final warning do not update yet Dell could change the update at anytime and break my root method.
[Dell Venue] zenihilist:
Crap! I Should have checked xda before I updated...
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Which device if you took the update in the last 24hours you should be fine but with quite a few things being broken in KK you never know when the update might change if you see any other ota come out I would hold off installing until after I have a chance to inspect then. Hope to work out the venue 8 restore issues and have toolKIT out by the end of the weekend but root kk verified for v7. Still if you not updated don't please wait still testing and working out details.
[Dell Venue] zenihilist:
I have the v8. Thanks! Good to know rooted KitKat may still be possible for me. And thanks for your work.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
so far it looks promising to have toolKIT out for Saturday select testing and public release Sunday.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Annoyed @ the moment one of my testers started leaking the pre kitkat ota release of myKIT_BATCH with out consent.

It's one think to ask me and do it anyways if I said no it's just plain disrespectful to share the link with out asking me or telling me first.

If I had wanted more than the three of you to have it I would of posted the link publicly not in a PM. WTF. Almost feel like scrapping the whole thread and letting one of the leakers figure it out.

I'm not just annoyed
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
i was only venting my frustration before i have no intention of scrapping i was only annoyed by it because the only reason i even gave it out was for assistance finishing the instructions and to capture the ota for the v8 so i can provide root for both devices.

the toolKIT it should be out by Sunday i have a small issue though i still need the ota for kk for the Venue 8, i can't release root for venue 8 kk till after i capture the ota or i would end up breaking ota updates which i suspect we'll see a few of over the coming months... unfortunately you need to be on root v1.25 to capture the update and the kitkat ota came out before i released that method. hopefully [MENTION=476260]karnage[/MENTION] or [MENTION=2770176]hunter11[/MENTION] will be able to get me the ota so i can get root finished. back to finishing the kit....
[Dell Venue] Diwakar1990:
4.4.2

kitkat now available for dell venue 7 and 8.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Guess you didn't read the whole thread thank you for letting everyone know again.

But it's been out and rooted since Thursday toolkit with root for all will be out today once confirmed working for v8.
[Dell Venue] rener78:
Hello all was wondering if I can use this posted here in order to root my daughters Venue 7 I appreciate and have a good day :)

Envoyé de mon Venue 7 3730 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Dell Venue] streak4m3:
This thread that will show you how: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51090040
[Dell Venue] 1bertox:
commands for restore

first thanks for your work and dedication. :good::good:

I wonder what the command should I apply to Adb to recover from my Venue 8 with the image you posted the link above, should it need!;)
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
use the myKIT_BATCH tool see the instructions in the this forum DELL VENUE 7/8 Intel Rooting / Development Discussion option A3 is the easiest method for restoring the device.

also as long as the device shows the charging animation or can be manually be put into fastboot by holding power and vol down when powered off myKIT_BATCH should be able to flash the system back to a functional state.

unbrick kits are still in the works.
[Dell Venue] 1bertox:
thank you ... :good::good:

I have done downloading the files now is to see and do a studied procedures. the 4.4.2 has not yet been rooted, correct? need to make root on my tablet as fast as possible! IoI
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
4.4.2 has been rooted
[Dell Venue] jeffhesser:
still have it?

Wouldn't still happen to have this would you? link is dead and my replacement they sent me is refusing to update. =[
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2681783

This should help you out. . .
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
CALL FOR 3G Devices Owners

I am still in need of a users with these devices :

Venue 7 3G jb 4.3v1.25

Venue 8 3G jb 4.3v1.23

please if you know of anyone that has them contact me with the ota updates back online i fear that 3G users might miss their shot at root with out capturing the images off the jb4.3 build i wont be able to create root kits i have captured the ota updsates for these two versions above but with out the images i cant create a rootKIT for them so please if your part of other venue forums please spread the word and get these users in touch with me before its too late.
[Dell Venue] cline2:
Why do they want to go back to 4.2.2. When 4.4.2 is improving?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Some people just don't like it and want 4.2.2

but my call is in search of 3G users with jb4.3 so I can provide a restore method and a root method for those users that doesn't break ota updates.
[Dell Venue] cline2:
Ok. I am on 4.4.2 v1.26 rooted. Got ota but didn't update it becuz it will break root and have to redo mykit to root too much work :)
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Actually you don't have to setup the full kit to root the v1.31 rootKIT simply over writes the v1.26 but I'm working on making the next kit easier to setup.
[Dell Venue] cline2:
What you mean? 1.31 over 1.26. Will I lose root access? Or supersu will be there?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
myKIT you download the v1.31 rootKIT and set it up the same way you setup the v1.26
[Dell Venue] cline2:
But what I was asking. Will supersu app still be there?
[Dell Venue] Cookie Ninja:
I was on 1.25 (jellybean 4.3). I unrooted before downloading OTA for 1.31. After updating to 1.31 I rooted using mytoolkit root patch for 1.31. No problem....

Dead Cookies leave no trails...
[Dell Venue] petewr:
To answer your question on SuperSu: No.

The OTA update will take your Venue 7/8 to stock KitKat version 4.4.2. If you want SuperSu, you have to re-apply the root from MyKit. :p

If you don't need SuperSu, then don't do the rooting. :cyclops:

Simple. :good:
[Dell Venue] deansouth8:
P801_KK4.4_wifi_user_signed_US_update_gota_package_26-31.zip

What's this? I just got this ota.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
unknown really as dell doesn't seem to post change longs anywhere still 4.4.2 some users reported it fixed some issue the v8 line and sdcard not being detected I here but really unknown. Its root able rootkit is up in the rooting thread. So might as well install it.
[Dell Venue] deansouth8:
Thanks. I googled the file name and came up empty. Hopefully Google will be more useful now.

I did experience the SD issue when I would come back from sleep almost every time. I attributed to root funk or things going on in xposed. After my su update snafu then the reload with your toolkit I didn't have the problem.

I'll save for rainy day. Thanks!
[Dell Venue] cline2:
Can't update 1.31 from 1.26. Got error.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
If you take a picture of the error on the tablet I can tell you what file is causing the error but more than likely you'll have to flash back to v1.25.
[Dell Venue] cline2:
If I flash back to v1.25. Will I lose everything ?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Redownload the ota you'll more than likely have to download it from the captured ota section in the OP and copy it to the sdcard to manually start it when it errors take a picture and post once I see what file is causing the error I'll see if we can just resolve that file. But yes reflashing will wipe the device but post the screen shot first and we will go fro there
[Dell Venue] cline2:
Here it is.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Looks as if you made changes or something's modified the build.prop?

Did you change any other /system files? If you only changed the build.prop when I get back to my PC I can probably get you that single file but if you changed a lot of stuff under system you'll have to backup everything and full flash to get the ota to install.
[Dell Venue] cline2:
Yeah. I renamed the modified build.prop then renamed build.prop.bak back to original. Now it's updating. Will get back to u after update
[Dell Venue] cline2:
It worked! SuperSu app was still there but su files weren't installed. I use mykit_batch to reflash SuperSU. All good!!
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
You did use the rootKIT for v1.31 correct. If you used the old one its OK but you need to use the v1.31 to not break ota compatibility.
[Dell Venue] cline2:
????

All I did was to reserve build.prop back and went to recovery and update v1.31 via sdcard then reboot then android was updating. All of my apps are there even SuperSU but the su binary weren't installed so I use mykit to reflash SuperSU. That's it.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
I was asking if you downloaded the and setup the rootkit-v1.31 and use option #2?
[Dell Venue] cline2:
Never mind. Yes I use #2 then R2 then ACCEPT.
[Dell Venue] ~Mindfreak~:
Can we Use TowelRoot??

[MENTION=4821597]social-design-concepts[/MENTION] : can we use towelroot by geohot to root my Dell Venue 7 (16Gb Wi-Fi only) ?? Its on kitkat 4.4.2 v1.33.. Plzz kindly reply whether I can or not nd that it'll work (your phone is also rooted bt towelroot)!! Mean no disrespect to you sir but this method is not my piece of cake.. My fault :(.. if u release a one clickroot kind of software (no codes) then i'll try your method!! Thnx in advance.. Keep up the good work ( I can see it has helped a lott of people :) )
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
I was never able to get towelroot to work on v1.31 I assume on v1.33 if it would of worked it would of been fixed based on the kernel date. Sorry the root method I use can't be exploited by a on click apk as it leverages Intel's user space fastboot os. myKIT_BATCHv1.1.x should be easy for most.
[Dell Venue] mauromaranga:
Gracias, ya rooted mi tablet del venue 8. Con KK 4.4.2 y recibe actualizaciones vía OTA. Saludos
[Dell Venue] parker.stephens:
I figured out how to install adb!

To install ADB:

Go to Device Manager on windows.

If you see MTP or something else in the other devices with a yellow triangle, right click it.

Select Select driver from a list.

Choose ADB.

Then it shows up with a list. Choose the first one. It was called 1.0 something.

Then it should show ADB Testing installed!
[Dell Venue] vaibhav sp:
How to root dell venue 7 hspa+ KitKat v4.4.2

Hi guys,I just bought dell venue 7 tablet hspa+ and faced a new update of 4.4.2 kitkat . I've been thinking that this device will work as king if rooted. I've scrambled the whole net but failed. Can anyone help me rooting this device. I'm tired.:confused:
[Dell Venue] joanthanmajh:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2681783

[TOOL KIT] myKIT_BATCHV1.1.x
[Dell Venue] Arkadio92:
I don't lost my 3G module after rooting using this?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Are you saying you did or asking if you will?
[Dell Venue] Arkadio92:
Oh, I'm sorry, it should be a question. So, what will happen with my 3G after use myKIT_BATCHV1.1.x ?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
It should have no effect none that anyone has reported to me, try out the the SDC_INTEL2_ROOTKIT it doesn't require the assetKIT that was needed before.
[Dell Venue] iarapilot:
Just got one at Office Depot for $119.
[Dell Venue] andromaxtab:
hi guys some help

I bought a dell venue 7 2013 about four days back and wanted it to be rooted but i did not find a thing on it so i came here i see thatthere is a root filebuti wanted to know thre risks that im t taking while i root it and if il be able to add a custom rom to it thanks alot
[Dell Venue] saad197:
Is the venue 7 getting lollipop? It got the KitKat update.
[Dell Venue] joanthanmajh:
Usually the risk of routing comes from the root apps you use, this process is pretty safe

There are no costom Roms year
[Dell Venue] EddieK23:
Hey guys, I recently got the Venue 7 Wifi version, upgraded it to 4.4.2, and tried rooting it. The rooting process using the myKIT_Batch with the patch worked perfectly, and my device is rooted, except that I can't seem to change the recovery. I've tried different images, but none of them seem to work at all, while one CWM recovery was able to work until I rebooted my tablet. Also, I'm unsure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.

Can anyone help me, or guide me on what to do? It's be greatly appreciated.
[Dell Venue] joanthanmajh:
The dell venue 7 3730 devices cannot be bootloader unlocked.

the recovery you flashed is suppose to be gone after a reboot,

you would have to follow the steps again to use you recovery after every reboot
[Dell Venue] ~blitz~:
Random Question

So unfortunately my Venue is not cooperating and will not go into Fastboot mode. I can't access any files on it either because it has a mobi lock on it, the password I have no idea what it is as I got it from an old friend (Even he doesn't remember the damn thing) which won't allow me to set the tablet to go into debugging mode either, SO!!! What can I do to get my Tablet into Fastboot now? Is there a fastboot cable I can use/buy like with Motorola devices? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Dell Venue] joanthanmajh:
Have you tried turning off then holding power and volume down?

Sent from my Venue 8 3830
[Dell Venue] ~blitz~:
Of course, and it doesn't respond. It will flash on, show the Dell screen with Android down at the bottom and cut off. Refuses to go into Fastboot.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Unplug device and hold power till it turns off, plug into pc , if you get charging animation issue adb reboot-bootloader if you don't get charging animation let me know you really can't brick them but can be a pain to restore.
[Dell Venue] andromaxtab:
plss help me

when i try it at the screen to choose root kit this comes up so plssss i need help
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Try the Intel2 rootKIT
[Dell Venue] surajdhanuki:
i m confused now. Guys please tell me which root method to follow. As i visited social concept rootting thread, it said he is stopping the method. I cant understand which one to follow. Please redirect me to a correct thread.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
My new thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57543871
[Dell Venue] Sportfreunde:
Didn't wanna start a new thread on this but I ordered a Folio case for my Venue 7 and the thing doubles the thickness/weight of the tablet (the plastic one with a silicone cover).

Is there another cheap case which is just silicon or something? Doesn't need to have a cover/front protector.
[Dell Venue] MokaMokaMoka:
downgrade dell venue 7 3740

hi guys

i want to downgrade my Dell Venue 7 3740 LTE from kitkat 4.4.4 to jelly bean 4.4.2

how can i do that ?

thanks
[Dell Venue] vampirefo:
downgrade 4.4.4 down to 4.4.2 doesn't even make any sense they are the same.
[Dell Venue] MokaMokaMoka:
thanks for reply , but how can i root this device ???
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57543871
[Dell Venue] cobyman7035:
didn't know dell devices were this hacked proof lol, GL yall!

its only $150 cdn. bucks for the 32gb venue

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